Daily Archives: December 2009

At-Home Spa Parties Can Increase Winter Business

December 31st, 2009

Winter can be a slow time for massage therapists. Find out how offering at-home spa parties can liven up your business.

Back Shu Points Can Escalate a Back Massage

December 30th, 2009

By learning about Traditional Chinese Medicine’s back shu points, massage therapists can enhance their diagnostic and therapeutic capacity.

Nudity and Esalen Massage

December 24th, 2009

Pioneered at Esalen Institute in California, Esalen massage is a well-respected integration of bodywork and psychology. While nudity is often associated with Esalen, its purpose and requirements are often misunderstood.

Relieving Ulnar Nerve Tension in Guyon’s Canal

December 23rd, 2009

Due to the prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome, it may be mistakenly implicated in cases of neurological hand symptoms that worsen with wrist pressure. If Guyon’s canal syndrome is responsible, this structure’s unique anatomy requires a drastically different massage approach than that employed for problems of the carpal tunnel.

H1N1 Flu Facts: When to Be Concerned

December 3rd, 2009

The H1N1 flu (formerly Swine flu) is on the minds of many. Even with the myriad of information available, there are those who still have questions – and the data coming out of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) changes almost daily.

Is Massage Helpful or Detrimental to Clients With Cellulitis?

December 2nd, 2009

Even though it has an innocuous name, cellulitis is a skin infection that should be taken very seriously. Avoid any confusion by knowing if and when massage therapy is safe to administer to a client with cellulitis.

When the Holiday Season Delivers Hung-Over Clients

December 1st, 2009

Because many people overindulge in alcohol during the holidays, massage therapists are best prepared when they know how to handle clients who show up with a hangover.